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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 11.23.01.17" title_num="11" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="01" heading="Renewing a Driving Instructor License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An instructor license is valid for 2 years from the date issued and shall automatically expire at the end of 2 years, unless renewed by the Administration in accordance with the requirements set forth in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To qualify for renewal of an instructor license, the instructor shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Have demonstrated proficiency in teaching the approved curriculum of instruction; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submit a renewal application on a form required by the Administration, accompanied by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The required license fee set forth in COMAR 11.11.05; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Certification from the licensed school that the instructor is in compliance with all the laws, regulations, policies, and rules governing providing instruction in the operating of a motor vehicle.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Before the Administration approves a renewal, a licensed instructor shall resolve pending charges and complaints and take appropriate remedial action while the current license remains in force.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An instructor license shall be considered expired on the expiration date if the completed application for renewal was not received by the Administration at least 2 calendar weeks before expiration, as set forth in State Government Article, §10-226, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Any instructor who submits a renewal application to the Administration after the license has expired shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Reapply for a license and meet all the license application requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Demonstrate proficiency in teaching the approved curriculum of instruction, as determined by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>